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Originally Posted by pulque
do they hold/hug/hang on both genders or just women?
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Males hang on males, females on females. Touching, etc. is a sign of friendship within the same gender. Touching of opposite gender is a no-no generally.
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What kinds of body language translates to "lost temper"? I have some trouble with postures and gestures that get misunderstood here in the states, so I have to work extra hard with that.
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Number one is raising the voice. Number two is a "serious" tone to the voice. Body language is less of an issue, since when Thais/Laos lose their temper, they are liable to become violent (which is why losing your temper is frowned upon). This is not a culture where the use of temper as a manipulative tool is understood.
Being calm (Jai yen yen in Thai) is looked at as a very positive characteristic.
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Insurance is the one thing I was considering skimping on (spending more resources on shots, etc.) I suppose that I should be more responsible than that. I will go over my plan to make sure that it covers intl evac.
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Do NOT, under any circumstances, skimp on insurance. There are good hospitals in Bangkok. They will NOT treat you if you can't pay for treatment. The will let you die. I pay for my own insurance here. It is not all that expensive and it is more than worth it. Including the International SOS service.